'Sinners' Tops Box Office With $45.6 Million, Ousting 'Minecraft'

Ryan Coogler's original vampire thriller 'Sinners,' starring Michael B. Jordan in dual roles, topped the US and Canadian box office with an estimated $45–46 million opening weekend, surpassing expectations for an original film and marking the highest debut since 'Nope' in 2022. The film, produced on a reported $90 million budget, drew strong critical acclaim with a 98% 'certified fresh' score on Rotten Tomatoes and received an A grade from CinemaScore, a rare honor for an R-rated horror film. Positive word-of-mouth and strong audience reception, particularly among Black moviegoers, contributed to its robust performance, with many tickets being walk-up sales. 'Sinners' edged out 'A Minecraft Movie,' which slipped to second place but remains a major hit, now amassing over $700 million globally and nearly $350 million domestically. Warner Bros. now claims the top two box office spots, rebounding from earlier underperformers this year. Industry analysts expect 'Sinners' to have sustained momentum, especially with continued support from premium formats like IMAX.